Untangling the Web: Databases – Jennie Burke, Libraries

Feb. 27th - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET, Zoom

Does it ever seem like finding solid, reliable information on the internet is a mess? Finding the best information doesn't have to be frustrating! Butler University Librarians will guide you through the process of identifying misinformation, navigating consumer health issues, and using basic and advanced search skills on Google, Google Scholar, and other publicly accessible databases. From the best restaurants to detailed scientific research, learn to untangle the knots using the strategies and skills of professional researchers.

Week 4 - Databases

• Identifying your information needs, part two
• What is a database
• Structure of databases
• How to find publicly accessible databases
• Basic database search strategies